Thundering Moccasins Dance Company

Thundering Moccasins Dance Company is a Native American group expressing our culture and heritage through song and dance. Many of our dancers originate from northern California and are from local tribes such as Winnemem Wintu and Pit River. Other tribal affiliations include Dine, Dakota, Potawatomi, Apache and Sac n Fox.

Special thanks to Marc Dadigan for the photos

Thundering Moccasins presents songs and dances that have been passed down from generation to generation. While traditional ceremonial songs and dances are kept at home and in the heart, we would like to share with you what we can. As we all do in this world, we evolve, and we would love to give you a glimpse of our beautiful songs and dances by going “full force” with 100% authenticity. Heartfelt songs and beautiful, colorful regalia exhibited at many inter-tribal pow-wows and social dances.

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The performances express the importance of Mother Nature and the beauty she has to offer us all. It also includes dances expressing northern California Natives main food source, the Salmon, as well as other dances from the local tribes. Other artistic expressions include dances and songs often seen at pow-wows including Men’s Fancy Bustle, Women’s Fancy Shawl, Men’s Grass Dance, Men’s Traditional and the Hoop Dance.

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We are actively involved in keeping our beautiful traditions alive and current. We try to use our platform to support important issues like clean water for all - #NoDAPL

That’s why we dance!

California Indian Education Conference

We were recently invited to the Miccosukee nation, in the everglades of Florida. It was a wonderful experience and we invite you to view this video: